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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.22, 1,161.34 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.22, 1,161.34 and 261.22 is: 391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.22 : 1,161.34 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.22/1,161.34 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.22x = 1,161.34 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.22x = 303,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,365.23/774.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.83

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